HYB: pushing seedlings
- Subject: [iris] HYB: pushing seedlings
- From: Linda Mann l*@volfirst.net
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 16:52:40 -0400
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When I line out seedlings in the window boxes, I put in a layer of
gravel, then a layer of alfalfa pellets, then a thick layer of a mixture
of coarse creek sand, potting mix from a local greenhouse, crushed
dolomite limestone.
Transplanted seedlings are watered in with a root stimulant concoction
(can't remember the name right now - I've posted it before). After
they've bounced back from being transplanted, I try to remember to feed
regularly with something like Miracle Grow or Sam's Deep Feeding soluble
fertilizer. Or with slow release fertilizer (Osmocote).
What a busy spring this has been. Nice clump shots of a couple of SDBs
& IBs to post eventually - maybe I can get to it this winter.
Linda Mann east Tennessee USA zone 7/8
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